Contributing factors to near-miss experiences of motorcyclists in Thailand: A random parameter probit model approach.

ABSTRACT: Road accidents cause a large number of deaths, especially in Thailand. When considered in depth, motorcycles account for the highest percentage of fatalities. According to Heinrich's Safety Triangle Model, a decrease in near misses will reduce the number of road accidents. There is still a lack of studies on risky behaviors contributing to near misses involving motorcycles. This study aims to comprehend the various factors that influence the frequency of near-miss experiences using a questionnaire on near-miss incidents. The contributing factors include road factors (e.g., road surface, number of traffic lanes, speed limit), environmental factors (e.g., driving at night), and driver factors (e.g., using a phone while driving). Of the 2002 respondents, a total of 1547 people have occasional

SUBMITTER: Jomnonkwao S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10711129 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature